The 2009 La Gaffelière has a rather over-the-top bouquet with smudged definition

becoming more marine like with aeration

Shows surprising vivacity for a hot-year wine and finishes spicy

"Cabernet Franc ripens on a sweet side

Taupenot Merme, Chambolle Musigny Vintage:2020 The 2009 La Gaffelière has(from Les Bussires and the portion of La Taupe near La Combe dOrveau). This also offers a noticeable step up in elegance with its pretty mix of red currant, plum, dark cherry and pretty spice wisps. I very much like the texture of the middle weight flavors that possess both good density and minerality that become more apparent as the lingering and youthfully austere finish sits on the palate. Lovely and very Chambollesque.